Tag: accommodation

Question: A Tennessee-based employee was just placed on bed rest during her pregnancy. How will this impact her Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave duration of 12 weeks? What if the child has additional medical needs after the birth? Answer: If the employee has no other leave time available, it will be up to the…

Question: We have a staff member who just had hip replacement surgery and is due back into the office very soon. If he does not return to work, can we terminate his employment? Answer: Any time an employee is deemed disabled by his or her doctor there is a high potential of liability and risk…